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Russia accuses US and Israel of trying to drag Arab countries into wider Middle East conflict
Moscow accused the US and Israel of baiting Iran into striking Gulf allies to force them into a wider conflict. Russian President Putin offered to relay Arab concerns to Tehran.
China, Russia, Iran start 'BRICS Plus' naval exercises in South African waters
Iran's Khamenei has escape plan to flee to Moscow if regime falls amid protests - report
Putin speaks with Iran president on nuclear program, Kremlin says
Shin Bet detains Russian foreign worker for spying for Iran, taking photos of infrastructure
Vitaly Zvyagnitsev, a 30-year-old Russian citizen who arrived in Israel with a foreign worker permit, was arrested in early December 2025 on suspicion of maintaining contact with Iranian operatives.
Russian and Iranian foreign ministers discuss Tehran's nuclear program, Moscow says
Russian FM Sergei Lavrov held a phone call with Iran's Abbas Araghchi to discuss Tehran's nuclear program.
New Zealand insurer kept Iran, Russia sanctioned oil flowing - report
New Zealand insurance, Maritime Mutual, aids in the trade of billions of dollars of Iranian and Russian oil.
Dangerous Iranian-Russian ties: An expiring UNSC resolution puts the world at risk - opinion
The expiration of Resolution 2231 is expected to affect the stability of the region, as Iran will be able to strengthen its military and nuclear power.
Iran stresses ties to Russia, China as it moves on from 2015 Iran deal
Iran is working with China and Russia as it seeks to move on from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or “Iran Deal.”
From isolation to alliance: Russia and Iran seal a 20-year strategic pact - opinion
The treaty covers cooperation in defense, trade, energy, science, and culture, aiming to deepen their political alignment while countering Western economic pressure and sanctions.
What is Iran’s game-plan after the war? - Analysis
Iran has said that it “supports any initiatives that ends the Israeli invasion of Gaza and the ongoing genocide in occupied Palestine, and protects the nation’s rights.”
Russia, Iran sign memo on building small nuclear power plants in Islamic Republic
The agreement was signed by Rosatom chief Alexei Likhachev and Iran's top nuclear official, Mohammad Eslami, at a meeting in Moscow. Rosatom described it as a "strategic project."
Iranian nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami visits Moscow for talks, RIA says
Eslami is also Iran's vice president. RIA did not say whom he would meet in Moscow.
Iran holds military drills after big losses in war with Israel
Israel largely destroyed Iran's air defenses during the war, and much of its stockpile of ballistic weapons is believed to have been damaged by Israeli strikes.
